Lillo's tomato pies | Our Story
From New Jersey, with attitude
Lillo's started with a Jersey conviction: bring Trenton-style tomato pies and real cheesesteaks to New York City. It took root in Forest Hills, Queens, and hasn't stopped since.
The pie that started it
Trenton-style tomato pies have their own distinct tradition — sauce on top, cheese underneath, a cracker-edged crust built for the bite. One Bite reviewers called Lillo's tomato pie as good as, or better than, the famous Trenton originals like Delorenzo's and Papa's.
The cheesesteak reputation
Dave Portnoy of Barstool Sports scored it a 9.1, and guests consistently call it one of the best cheesesteaks in Queens — the kind of sandwich that earns a return visit.
Three neighborhoods, one kitchen
Lillo's now runs in Forest Hills, Queens, Hainesport, NJ, and Gloucester City, NJ — each location carrying the same Jersey-rooted spirit. The mural on the wall says it plainly: New York energy, New Jersey soul.
Come hungry, leave full
The menu runs from whole tomato pies and square slices to garlic knots and oversized cheesesteaks. Order online or pull up a chair and eat it fresh.